Sunday, October 12, 2008

Hot Off the Vine - Revised

Revised a bit with some darks and softer lights.

And next stage of the Apple Baskets - I don't know, it may be time to declare defeat on this one and forget about it. There are just some things I cannot paint no matter how many times I try and maybe it's like the Bengals this season and winning :( just can't do it!

Hey, Carol, thanks for stopping by and for your support on this one. I'm doing fine and dandy. Didn't go to Italy with Sandy - went to British Columbia instead :)Nava, thanks for your comments. I am struggling with the apples - can't seem to get my mind around them and get past the ugly stage! Maybe some pen and ink would save this one.

I began my journey with watercolor painting in April 2003, taking weekly lessons for six years before I realized I needed to move on to explore on my own.

I admire the work of so many artists; my sidebar is full of artists who inspire me every day. I also love the freedom of Shirley Trevena, the delicate touch of Ted Nuttall and Hazel Soan, and the power of Mary Whyte. I enjoy visiting art blogs, reading art magazines and watching art DVDs to further my art education and to simply enjoy the beauty that is being created around the world in watermedia these days.

"If you have a burning desire to create art, you will lean into the flame of that desire, rather than shy away from it. You may get burned, or you may enjoy the glowing warmth of success. Whatever the outcome, you will not be able to withstand the pull to create something meaningful, beautiful, and lasting."